The Mausoleum of Khoja Akhmed Yasawi in the Research of the Imperial Period (XIX c.)

Imperial-era research on the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a Central Asian cultural heritage site, reveals how 19th-century studies intertwined scholarly inquiry with colonial objectives. The analysis highlights previously overlooked aspects of historiography, including imperial officials' roles in documenting and preserving the monument through reports, drawings, and travel notes. Using historical-genetic, source-critical, and comparative-historical methods, the study traces evolving research focuses over time, uncovering the intersection of science, authority, and ideology in shaping understandings of this significant monument.

(Ed.). (2026). The Mausoleum of Khoja Akhmed Yasawi in the Research of the Imperial Period (XIX c.). Bylye Gody, 21(2). https://doi.org/10.13187/bg.2026.2.805